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Samsung Galaxy S IV photo's, specs and features details
A Chinese website called it168 posted some new images of the Galaxy S IV today, reinforcing previous rumors that the device will look very similar to the current Galaxy S III, at least the dual-SIM variant that's apparently being shown here. The back will apparently feature cross-hatched textured plastic, which would make a departure from the smooth-coated plastic on the current generation of Galaxy devices. Read more after the break.
Specs listed by the site include a Samsung Exynos 5 Octa 5410 chipset (a 1.8 GHz quad-core ARM Cortex-A15 CPU coupled with a 1.2 GHz quad-core ARM Cortex-A7), PowerVR SGX544MP3 GPU, a 4.99-inch (so basically 5-inch, and likely Super AMOLED) 1080p display, 2 GB of RAM, 16 GB of storage plus a microSD card slot, and a 2,600 mAh battery, Techamok reports.
Size-wise the unit is said to be 7.7mm thick and weighing in at 138 grams. Feature-wise the unit will come with previously-rumored eye-tracking technology and hover-selection, although new to the table (and reported by The Wall Street Journal) is integrated SwiftKey prediction in the keyboard. SwiftKey technology was integrated into the Galaxy Note II out of the box, so it wouldn't be that surprising to see the software make a comeback in the next flagship.
New video teaser for Samsung Galaxy S IV - 03/12/2013 08:52 AM
Check it out, a new teaser video shows Jeremy taking the box containing ... something (we assume it's the Galaxy S IV) back to his suburban home via his chauffeured limo (Nice, Jeremy). Before he ca...
Samsung Exec Bashes Windows 8 - 03/11/2013 05:31 AM
A Samsung executive this week likened Microsoft's new Windows 8 operating system to Vista, the criticized OS put out by Redmond several years ago in between its far more successful Windows XP and Win...
Samsung reveals 8-inch Galaxy Note 8.0 - 02/27/2013 09:03 AM
Samsung has shown the Galaxy Note 8. The new mini tablet includes multi-window options and a new generation of Samsung’s intelligent S Pen technology. The new tablet comes with HSPA+ technol...
Samsung Galaxy S IV on March 14th - Different Specs - 02/25/2013 09:22 AM
The Galaxy S IV model will heat up competition in the crucial U.S. mobile phone market, where Apple surpassed Samsung Electronics as the top mobile phone seller for the first time in the fourth quarte...
Samsung Galaxy S4 Coming March 15th, Shipping To Europe in April - 02/07/2013 08:19 AM
It seems that SamMobile has some new information for the Samsung Galaxy S4, and a new date: Coming March 15th, Shipping To Europe in April. The availability of the Galaxy S IV will be in the easter...
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#4553256 Posted on: 03/14/2013 02:22 PM
Dual-SIM would be really nice!
Would be able to resurrect my old mobile as well, without making me look as though I'd been out shoplifting!
Dual SIM are a specific version ( called Duo ).. Samsung have allready do some for specific chinese market.. im not sure we will see it in Europe/US, at least not on the "normal S4 )
Anyway Sammobile have put this update, so let see how it end:
UPDATE: According to our insider who gave us the first info on the Octa-Core and the PHOLED screen this is not the real deal. This is just one of the prototypes flying around and we know there are a few flying around of those. He told us to trust him. We will know if he was right tonight!
Dual-SIM would be really nice!
Would be able to resurrect my old mobile as well, without making me look as though I'd been out shoplifting!
Dual SIM are a specific version ( called Duo ).. Samsung have allready do some for specific chinese market.. im not sure we will see it in Europe/US, at least not on the "normal S4 )
Anyway Sammobile have put this update, so let see how it end:
UPDATE: According to our insider who gave us the first info on the Octa-Core and the PHOLED screen this is not the real deal. This is just one of the prototypes flying around and we know there are a few flying around of those. He told us to trust him. We will know if he was right tonight!
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#4553368 Posted on: 03/14/2013 05:16 PM
If this isn't fake, i love it.
I hope they do not change the form.
If this isn't fake, i love it.
I hope they do not change the form.
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#4553388 Posted on: 03/14/2013 05:32 PM
I have nothing against the plastic, I own an S3 and it's a solid phone.
But this phone is ****ing ugly. It's hideous. The material, the pattern on it, the color choices, even down to the UI it is absolutely one of the most disappointing phones to come out. In my opinion.
But it will be wildly popular. I also approve of the battery size, if its true.
I have nothing against the plastic, I own an S3 and it's a solid phone.
But this phone is ****ing ugly. It's hideous. The material, the pattern on it, the color choices, even down to the UI it is absolutely one of the most disappointing phones to come out. In my opinion.
But it will be wildly popular. I also approve of the battery size, if its true.
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#4553404 Posted on: 03/14/2013 06:04 PM
I have nothing against the plastic, I own an S3 and it's a solid phone.
But this phone is ****ing ugly. It's hideous. The material, the pattern on it, the color choices, even down to the UI it is absolutely one of the most disappointing phones to come out. In my opinion.
But it will be wildly popular. I also approve of the battery size, if its true.
yeah, i was expecting this
http://technologyfeed.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Galaxy-S4-Rumors-Updates-Wishlist-Expected-specifications.jpg
Imo it would be much better..
I have nothing against the plastic, I own an S3 and it's a solid phone.
But this phone is ****ing ugly. It's hideous. The material, the pattern on it, the color choices, even down to the UI it is absolutely one of the most disappointing phones to come out. In my opinion.
But it will be wildly popular. I also approve of the battery size, if its true.
yeah, i was expecting this
http://technologyfeed.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Galaxy-S4-Rumors-Updates-Wishlist-Expected-specifications.jpg
Imo it would be much better..
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#4553410 Posted on: 03/14/2013 06:14 PM
I love how it looks. ignore the ui, most people run other launchers. can't wait to have this, looks much better than s3 and also much better than that fake one -tj- posted. nothing wrong with battery capacity either if the octacore works as promised.
I love how it looks. ignore the ui, most people run other launchers. can't wait to have this, looks much better than s3 and also much better than that fake one -tj- posted. nothing wrong with battery capacity either if the octacore works as promised.
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#4553434 Posted on: 03/14/2013 06:49 PM
Meh, dunno. I'm probably going to end up buying one because my GNex is starting to age on me. But, the phone looks pretty terrible compared to the competition. I really dislike the home button and the button layout they have.
I'm also actually kind of hoping the U.S. variant doesn't have the octacore either. Octacore is only going to be beneficial in race to sleep scenarios. Any task that abuses that processor for long periods of time is going to eat that battery alive. I do hope that the U.S. one comes with the Wolfson DAC though.
But yeah, it's basically the only phone I'm going to get on Verizon so I guess I'll have to live with it.
Meh, dunno. I'm probably going to end up buying one because my GNex is starting to age on me. But, the phone looks pretty terrible compared to the competition. I really dislike the home button and the button layout they have.
I'm also actually kind of hoping the U.S. variant doesn't have the octacore either. Octacore is only going to be beneficial in race to sleep scenarios. Any task that abuses that processor for long periods of time is going to eat that battery alive. I do hope that the U.S. one comes with the Wolfson DAC though.
But yeah, it's basically the only phone I'm going to get on Verizon so I guess I'll have to live with it.
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#4553442 Posted on: 03/14/2013 06:58 PM
Looks pretty much exactly the same as the S3 from what I can see? Am I missing something? A little less rounded perhaps?
Meh, Samsung got lazy.
looks much better than s3
Looks pretty much exactly the same as the S3 from what I can see? Am I missing something? A little less rounded perhaps?
Meh, Samsung got lazy.
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#4553456 Posted on: 03/14/2013 07:11 PM
Eh, I'll pass. Looks ugly as hell.
Eh, I'll pass. Looks ugly as hell.
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#4553458 Posted on: 03/14/2013 07:14 PM
For what said Sammobile, the UI is the chinese carrier one.. but well dunno if they was speak about all or some parts only.
I love how it looks. ignore the ui, most people run other launchers. can't wait to have this, looks much better than s3 and also much better than that fake one -tj- posted. nothing wrong with battery capacity either if the octacore works as promised.
For what said Sammobile, the UI is the chinese carrier one.. but well dunno if they was speak about all or some parts only.
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#4553461 Posted on: 03/14/2013 07:17 PM
Looks pretty much exactly the same as the S3 from what I can see? Am I missing something? A little less rounded perhaps?
Meh, Samsung got lazy.
yeah, less round, that's what I didn't like about the s3.
Looks pretty much exactly the same as the S3 from what I can see? Am I missing something? A little less rounded perhaps?
Meh, Samsung got lazy.
yeah, less round, that's what I didn't like about the s3.
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#4553463 Posted on: 03/14/2013 07:19 PM
not sure if you guys have seen these btw http://www.sammobile.com/2013/03/14/breaking-more-images-galaxy-s-iv-duos-showed-up/
not sure if you guys have seen these btw http://www.sammobile.com/2013/03/14/breaking-more-images-galaxy-s-iv-duos-showed-up/
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#4553472 Posted on: 03/14/2013 07:34 PM
Pholed diamond pixel configuration
http://www.sammobile.com/2013/03/14/screen-test-galaxy-s-iv-galaxy-s-iii-xperia-z/
Pholed diamond pixel configuration
http://www.sammobile.com/2013/03/14/screen-test-galaxy-s-iv-galaxy-s-iii-xperia-z/
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#4553619 Posted on: 03/14/2013 10:29 PM
Read Lane post.
Read Lane post.
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#4553901 Posted on: 03/15/2013 07:48 AM
I have nothing against the plastic, I own an S3 and it's a solid phone.
But this phone is ****ing ugly. It's hideous. The material, the pattern on it, the color choices, even down to the UI it is absolutely one of the most disappointing phones to come out. In my opinion.
But it will be wildly popular. I also approve of the battery size, if its true.
This. And yes, it is ****ing ugly, just like S3. Even worse. They should hire some people from HTC or Sony.
And except all this people will still buy it like muffins.. this is going same way like with iPhone (no changes since 2007, absurd price, fashion etc.).
What is wrong with this world. Nowdays companys like Apple or Samsung telling people what they should like, desire and buy. Taking control of people choise. I wish there would be no brands, then poeple could choose what they really like.
I have nothing against the plastic, I own an S3 and it's a solid phone.
But this phone is ****ing ugly. It's hideous. The material, the pattern on it, the color choices, even down to the UI it is absolutely one of the most disappointing phones to come out. In my opinion.
But it will be wildly popular. I also approve of the battery size, if its true.
This. And yes, it is ****ing ugly, just like S3. Even worse. They should hire some people from HTC or Sony.
And except all this people will still buy it like muffins.. this is going same way like with iPhone (no changes since 2007, absurd price, fashion etc.).
What is wrong with this world. Nowdays companys like Apple or Samsung telling people what they should like, desire and buy. Taking control of people choise. I wish there would be no brands, then poeple could choose what they really like.
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Dual-SIM would be really nice!
Would be able to resurrect my old mobile as well, without making me look as though I'd been out shoplifting!